2005 BMW 730 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 730 | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.6 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |